America's favorite sports almanac since its introduction 21 years ago, the Sports Illustrated Almanac now has 2011 covered, from football to fencing, hockey to handball, and everything in between. The Sports Illustrated Almanac features essays by top Sports Illustrated writers; all-time stats and records; and ticketing and venue information for pro baseball, basketball, football and hockey. It's the ultimate argument-ender.

A market research guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment. It acts as a tool for strategic planning, employment searches or financial research. It includes profiles of sports industry firms, such as addresses, phone numbers, and executive names. It also contains trends, statistical tables, and an industry glossary.

The sports business is a dynamic and growing industry in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and elsewhere. In addition to major sporting leagues and teams, related sectors include sporting goods manufacturing, sports apparel, sporting events broadcasting and retailing. Sports and professional athletes attract companies interested in endorsements, advertising, merchandising and marketing opportunities. Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac 2008 covers such sectors, providing competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis. Our coverage includes sports business trends analysis and sports industry statistics. We also include a sports business glossary and a listing of sports industry contacts, such as industry associations. Next, we profile over 350 leading teams, leagues and sports sector companies. Profiles include business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title. Price includes a CD-ROM, which enables you to search, filter, view and export selected contact data, including executive names for mail merge and contact management. You'll find industry analysis, an overview and market research report of sports, sporting goods, sports marketing, stadiums, teams, and leagues business in one value-priced package.

Covers the fields of advertising, marketing and branding, from advertising on radio and television to direct mail, from online advertising to branding and public relations to paid search inclusion. This book also covers trends in such areas as advertising agencies, marketing consultants, online advertising, branding strategies, and more.

The Reeds Oki Eastern Almanac is designed specifically for UK East Coast, Dutch & Belgian Sailors. This edition has been meticulously researched and rigorously checked and offers all the latest navigation and port information for the area. Spiral bound and easy to use.

"This book addresses both the 1940 Cincinnati Reds as a collective group and, to a greater degree, the individual players who comprised that championship squad. The book begins with the story of Willard Hershberger, the 1939 reserve catcher for the Reds and the only player ever to commit suicide during a major league season"--Provided by publisher.

Now there's a handy, one-volume almanac with the same kind of high-quality information that's made Britannica the voice of authority for more than two centuries. The Encyclopaedia Britannica ALMANAC 2004 is the essential source of information for today's world. Bursting with facts on every subject, it's the place to turn when you need information for school, work, or just for fun. Loads of special features, such as "Britannica Greats" and "Did You Know?" will delight you, entertain, you, and expand your mind. Book jacket.